Idiom drawn by Zen Buddhist

[ Zen Phrase ] drawn by Buddhistic Priest
Reference Number
SP-70282
Title
" Zen Phrase " Drawn by Buddhist Priest
Writer
Abe Zenryo (1898 - 1984)

Zenryo was born in Shiga Prefecture in 1898.
He pursued Zen spiritual practices under Yamada Gyokuden, and received high-level certification from him.
Zenryo became the chief priest of the Manpuku-Ji Temple in Kyoto Prefecture which is the headquaters temple of the Obaku-Shu Sect of Zen Buddhism.
Later, he became the 56th chief minister (Kancho) of the sect.
He deceased in the 59th year of the Showa era at the age of 87.

Signature & Seal
Yes
Part of Writing
Japanese Paper, 131 x 33 cm ( 51.6 x 13 inches )
Mounting
Silk, 196 x 47 cm ( 77.2 x 18.5 inches )
Roller End Material
Wood (Caps are made of Ivory)
Box
Wood Box
Description

There are some faint stains.
Although, the condition of this scroll is not bad.
A Zen Kanji phrase is drawn powerfully with Japanese brush and black Sumi ink.
The phrase describes the direct translation as "Yatagarasu bird emerges here".
Yatagarasu bird is a mythical being.
Its appearance is like a crow, but, it has three legs, and it lives in the sun.
When the bird emerges, miracles will happen.

Price
Sold, Thank you !
Zen Kanji Characters Writing
Rakkan Signature & Stamps of Abe Zenryo
Kakemono Roller Shaft made of Wood and Ivory
Roller End
In Kakejiku Wooden Special Box
In Wooden Box
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